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The Future of Music Royalties on Social Media Platforms
In the ever-evolving landscape of digital content, the ways creators can monetize their work have expanded significantly. Historically, YouTube was the dominant platform offering music royalties through its YouTube Shorts feature. Creators could earn money by incorporating music into their videos, which led to substantial earnings—the speaker mentions a personal gain of over $38,000 from these royalties. However, this model has traditionally faced limitations, as the revenue streams for creators and musicians were sourced from separate pools, allowing little room for alternatives outside of YouTube.